Jazz up your morning routine with this sweet matcha butter, blending the creamy richness of butter with the vibrant, earthiness of matcha green tea and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for spreading on toast, or scones, or adding a unique twist to your favorite baked goods.

What is Matcha Butter?

This delicious spread is a compound butter made by blending matcha green tea powder with butter! In this case, we’re making a vegan butter version that turns out absolutely delicious and creamy with that earthy matcha flavor we all love. 

Plus, it has all the antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and health benefits of matcha mixed right in! This butter spread can be used on toast, baked goods, or as an ingredient in recipes to add a unique, antioxidant-rich flavor. Yum!

What Makes This Recipe Great

Matcha Matcha Matcha. I seriously cannot get enough matcha. If you’ve been here for a while, you know how much I love it (proof here) and today we’re making a new recipe that I’m really excited about! Enter Sweet Matcha Butter! 

Think matcha-infused compound butter with sweetness from organic sugar and flavor from the earthy matcha and vanilla bean paste. It’s an easy, delicious way to infuse baked goods, and/or spread on your morning toast, waffles, pancakes, and more! This creamy butter is gluten-free, dairy-free, and super versatile! Plus it has a beautiful green color (just like your favorite matcha lattes!)

Try this Matcha Cashew Butter, this Miso Compound Butter, or this Banana Jam for other homemade, vegan, and delicious condiments! 

Ingredient Notes

For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below. 

• Softened Vegan Butter: If you’re finding this recipe and aren’t vegan, feel free to substitute regular butter. You can use unsalted butter or salted butter, depending on your preference. 
• Hot Water
• Ceremonial Grade Matcha
• Organic Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut room temperature butter into chunks and add to your food processor along with sugar. 
2. In a separate bowl or matcha bowl, sift the matcha powder by pushing it through the sifter with a spoon. Add hot water and use a bamboo whisk to incorporate the matcha into the water, whisking in an “M” or “W” shaped motion. The mixture should be glossy and thick, with no clumps remaining. 
3. Pour the thick matcha mixture into the food processor and process on high until fully incorporated with the rest of the ingredients. You may need to pause and scrape the sides down using a rubber spatula between pulses. 
4. Once smooth, transfer to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or enjoy immediately!

How to Use Matcha Butter

You can use this in baked goods like muffins, cakes, or anything else that calls for butter. Spread on toast, pancakes (with some maple syrup!), waffles, or other delicious breakfast foods. 

Storage Tips

Transfer your matcha green tea butter to an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week, or enjoy it immediately!

More Matcha Recipes

Matcha Crinkle Cookies

Hot or Iced Matcha Latte

Matcha Butter Mochi Cake

Matcha Ice Cream

Vanilla Matcha Oatmeal 

Matcha Lemon Bars

Matcha Rice Krispie Treats

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